daniellebelton
Danielle C. Belton
daniellebelton
Editor-in-Chief of The Root. Nerd. AKA "The Black Snob."

I am bougie. None of my family understands me at all. That’s okay. I wanted more than the life they were offering me. And I have it. And my child shall have it as best as I can give it to her. There is nothing wrong with wanting nice stuff and better opportunities.

Going deep on the symbolism in a twerk video with The Black Snob?

Your lashes look amazing! I’m having sympathy pangs over the $$, though. When the extensions are gone, you might try DIY lash growth boosters like castor oil or (bear with me, it sounds crazy)... Monistat-7 (has to be the brand, and the 7-day type).

Those look so beautiful on your eyes! I was thinking about trying this, but your review helped me out. I have super sensitive eyes and most mascara makes my eyes burn. I imagine if these made you want to rub your eyes they would probably be a nightmare for me. Thank you!

I get mine done every 2-3 weeks. Mostly because my own lashes are boring but it’s an expense I can afford. I went to one lashtician who used Xtream Lash products. That was about $300 for a full set and the shits would almost immediately fall out. For some time I stopped because the more clients she got, the more her

I have body dysmorphic disorder that started up right after I survived a traumatic assault. I went into a dark place where I wanted to get a bunch of cosmetic surgery, but was able to snap out of it luckily. One of the things that really helped was getting eyelash extensions. It lifted my entire face and put smiles on

I struggle with depression, sometimes on a daily basis (and my dog recently died, so it’s especially difficult these days) and I want to let you know that I applaud your honesty in writing about something not everyone wants to understand. I have a very good friend who has become bipolar but can’t take medication and I

As someone who has literally and figuratively hit himself throughout his life, thank you for being honest and open about your struggle. I’ve had a good run for the last several years, but the last few months have sucked and it always helps to be reminded that others are facing similar issues.

This resonated with me. I don’t have bipolar, but other issues (including a body that is trying to kill me,too many Auto-immune issues to count.) I struggled with depression throughout childhood. (I tried to ‘go away’ a few times during early adolescence to young adult. I hated myself, and thought I’d make the world a

I’ve seen some people be weirded out by their relationship, but it was one the reasons I continued watching! The little hints of attraction drew me in because it was “unconventional "

i don’t get this reaction. if the older character was a man, would everybody be clutching their pearls?

Thank you for writing this. I’m about half-way through the season but every scene with them I’m like “am I weird that I think this is weird?” No. It’s weird. Thank you for making me feel better about thinking it’s weird.

Alfre Woodard and Angela Bassett both have that ineluctable ability to look more attractive with each passing year. Seriously, Angela in Black Panther is a million times hotter than when she was Stella

IF it helps, Shades and Mariah’s relationship only exists in the MCU. In fact, Shades’ a Earth-616 counterpart has been dead for a while now. He was killed in the explosion that gave his son Victor superpowers. Victor nowadays goes as Power Man.

I’ve loved Alfre Woodard since Passion Fish. She can do no wrong. That is all.

I threw up in my mouth a little every single time they kissed.

Mama? Yes i know the word is also used as slang for woman. But the most common meaning is mommy. Ew. An age gap is a thing i can accept. But throwing incest in the mix is just too much.

Going through the damn most right now. My whole body feels like it isn’t strong enough to carry me. Being in meetings gives me the worst heart palpitations. I cook and then can’t eat the food because I lose interest in it. My brain also does this thing where it freezes and is all confused about what it was doing